Guyana News

 The latest Guyana news from Stabroek News including oil and gas coverage, crime, politics, culture, business and more.

GNBS opens sub-office in Mahdia

The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS) yesterday opened its doors to the people of Region #8, with a new sub-office located in Mahdia at one of the Regional Democratic Council’s (RDC) buildings.

Boy, 5, dies from COVID, 18 in ICU

A five-year-old boy is among Guyana’s latest COVID-19 fatalities. This was reported by the Ministry of Health in a press release which stated that two more deaths were reported and this increased the country’s total fatalities to 994.

Boy, 5, dies from COVID

A five-year-old Region Four boy has died from COVID-19. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, he passed away on November 29.

Gov’t announces fifth oil lift for 2021

The Ministry of Natural Resources yesterday announced that it has completed the fifth lift of crude oil from the Liza Destiny Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Stabroek Block for this year, according to the Department of Public Information (DPI).

 Charles Ramson Jr

Ramson Jr condemned over defence of Bamia school contract

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport Charles Ramson Jr has been faced with a torrent of criticism over his statements in support of the contentious award of a multi-million dollar contract, which he said should be seen as an example of success to inspire black youth.

Contractors’ association floated

A week after being challenged by President Irfaan Ali to up their performance, some contractors are mulling the formation of an association to develop their skillset and resources.

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